A cloud communications and collaboration solution not only gives you everything you need to simplify and empower your business, it also completely alters the cost structure of both hard and soft costs. Let us look at some of the hard cost savings.
One all-inclusive cloud communications and collaboration solution-All you need in a phone system, plus text, audio and video conferencing, meetings, and team messaging and collaboration. This eliminates the need for additional services from third-party vendors, immediately removing a layer of surplus expense and complexity.
Lower multi-site management costs-Anyone can add phones and numbers, make changes, and handle moves from an intuitive web interface.
Reduced IT maintenance and infrastructure-All handled in the cloud by the service provider, eliminating operational expenses and IT distraction.
Elimination of many telephony costs-This includes removal of several line items such as switches as all voice and UC traffic travel over the internet.
Lower IT service provider costs for ongoing updates- RingCentral handles updates and provides continuous improvements and innovations.
Increased worker productivity- New capabilities, such as direct-extension dialing and the ability to forward calls and faxes to mobile phones make workers more effective; also handles integrations with leading CRM systems like Salesforce® and Microsoft® productivity tools or suites.
Reduced up-front cost-Phones can be rented, making it a lot easier to upgrade to the latest models without a large initial layout.
Decreased cost of supporting a mobile workforce-The unique app enables you to turn a smartphone into an office phone, saves carrier costs, especially for conference calling, video meetings, and those associated with international travel.
The cost-saving benefits, along with the simplicity, flexibility, and manageability of unified cloud communications explains the rapid adoption of these solutions by businesses of all sizes.
Cloud solutions allow you to move all your business communications to the cloud and benefit from the same cost and operational expense reductions you can experience when you move other critical business applications.
Office provides an all-inclusive cloud communications and collaboration solution that can be customized to suit your business needs and budget.
Not only can you rest assured that your overhead will be reduced considerably, you will have the peace of mind that your employees have everything they need to do business effectively, today, and long into the future.
Session 1:
Wednesday, April 1st at 4:00 – 4:45 PM EDT
Enable Work from Home Strategies from Evolve IP
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Friday, April 3rd at 1:00 – 1:45 PM EDT
Enable Work from Home Strategies from Evolve IP
Applied Consulting Group and Common Sense Technologies have asked Evolve IP, a Cloud Strategy company, to present a webinar highlighting Work from Home solutions for end users such as yourselves. Some of the questions they will address are:
1. How can I keep my people safe and secure while ensuring that they are still engaged and able to collaborate with others?
2. How do I get the most out of my investment in Microsoft Office 365 and TEAMS?
3. How can I securely access the tools and applications I need to do my job from any place, any device, and at any time?
4. How can I use video to connect with my co-workers and customers alike when I can’t meet with them face-to-face?
5. How can I enable my employees to talk on the phone without making them use their mobile phone?
We have two sessions available (both presenting the same material) and hope you’ll be able to attend one with the link below or you can email danielle@commonsensetek.com and she will set you up.
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Citrix and VDI: What is the Difference Between Them?
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Citrix and VDI: Citrix Virtual Apps (formerly Citrix XenApp) is an application delivery solution that allows access to Windows-based applications to any device compatible with Citrix Receiver.
VDI stands for virtual desktop infrastructure. A VDI desktop is a desktop running on a server in the datacenter that a user can access from virtually any device. To use VDI with Citrix, you need to purchase Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktop (formerly Citrix XenDesktop). Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktop (formerly Citrix XenDesktop) and VMware Horizon are two well-known solutions to implement and deploy a virtual desktop infrastructure.
What Are the Different Types of VDI?
While there is a common definition of VDI, there are various methodologies to deliver virtual desktops, classified into three main categories:
Desktop-Based VDI – A desktop running in a virtual machine that is hosted on a server in the datacenter.
Server-Based VDI – A desktop running in a server operating system that is available only for a single user at a time (Remote PC).
Session-Based VDI – An individual session running inside a server OS on either a virtual machine or a physical server.
What Are the Citrix Virtual Apps (formerly Citrix XenApp) and Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktop (formerly Citrix XenDesktop) Limitations for VDI?
Deploying and maintaining VDI with Citrix is complicated due to different licenses offering different features. For example, to support desktop-based VDI and server-based VDI, organizations need to upgrade from Citrix Virtual Apps (formerly Citrix XenApp) to Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktop (formerly Citrix XenDesktop)—even in its Platinum Edition, Citrix Virtual Apps (formerly Citrix XenApp) does not support a full VDI.
How to Deploy VDI with Citrix
To deploy VDI with Citrix, organizations must consider what kind of VDI they will need for their infrastructures (desktop, server, or session-based). They also need to be aware that publishing applications require either Citrix Virtual Apps (formerly Citrix XenApp) or Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktop (formerly Citrix XenDesktop) Enterprise/Platinum version.
Citrix’s VDI solution Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktop (formerly Citrix XenDesktop) works in small environments as well as large ones, but it’s geared toward medium and large enterprise. Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktop (formerly Citrix XenDesktop) is available in three versions.
XenDesktop VDI
This version provides only the basic Citrix VDI technology, restricting the delivery options to VDI and personal VDI (session-based VDI), without the traditional Citrix product Citrix Virtual Apps (formerly Citrix XenApp).
XenDesktopEnterprise
This version offers more VDI features but is missing certain key features, such as Common Criteria certified, fine-grained context-based policy, session recording, and more. The main benefit of this version is the inclusion of Citrix’s flagship product Citrix Virtual Apps (formerly Citrix XenApp). Citrix Virtual Apps (formerly Citrix XenApp) virtualizes applications and is often paired with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktop (formerly Citrix XenDesktop) to reduce the individual user storage footprint.
XenDesktopPlatinum
This version includes all Citrix VDI features, plus an enhanced version of Citrix Virtual Apps (formerly Citrix XenApp) called XenApp Platinum. It also includes a couple of additional features such as seamless local applications, self-service password reset, and a UX network analysis.
Note: To deploy a fully-featured application and desktop delivery infrastructure with Citrix, you also need to purchase Citrix add-ons (NetScaler).
Parallels RAS Is Your Citrix Alternative.
Parallels® Remote Application Server (RAS) provides a cost-effective Citrix alternative that’s easy to deploy and maintain. It delivers applications and desktops from RDS and VDI without feature limitations. In addition, a free, full-featured, 30-day trial is available for a variety of deployments: on-premises, trial-in-a-box, and in the cloud (public, private, or hybrid). Download your trial today.
Learn more about why Parallels RAS is a good choice for your business.
What’s the difference between Citrix and VDI? | http://www.whitehatvirtual.com/blog/bid/322871/what-s-the-difference-between-citrix-and-vdi
Citrix Systems | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citrix_Systems
Citrix Products Evolve, but Name Changes Obscure Unification | https://redmondmag.com/articles/2014/04/01/citrix-products-evolve.aspx
Comparing Citrix VDI options: XenDesktop vs. VDI-in-a-Box | http://searchvirtualdesktop.techtarget.com/feature/Comparing-Citrix-VDI-options-XenDesktop-vs-VDI-in-a-Box
12 services that make up the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktop (formerly Citrix XenDesktop) Flex Management Architecture! | http://www.basvankaam.com/2015/03/26/12-services-that-make-up-the-citrix-xendesktop-flex-management-architecture/
Azure is very good for some companies but it could be costly. It also needs to be managed by someone. There are many third parties that manage Azure but add a premium to that service. Not all verticals or companies should go to Azure and stay in private cloud.
